WTAE Presents Chronicle: A Point of Pride

The next broadcast titled Chronicle: A Point of Pride, will center on one of the most recognizable places in the region.

UPDATED 10:41 AM EDT Aug 14, 2013

PITTSBURGH, PA -

WTAE Channel 4 will produce and broadcast the second edition of Chronicle, an ongoing series of hour long news specials dedicated to in-depth reporting on relevant topics to Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. The next broadcast titled Chronicle: A Point of Pride, will center on one of the most recognizable places in the region.

“In our mission to both inform and entertain, Chronicle: A Point of Pride will do just that” said WTAE President & General Manager, Charles W. Wolfertz III. “WTAE is excited to bring our viewers quality, locally originated programming of this nature” he added.

The special will concentrate on a historical feature in Western Pennsylvania’s identity.

“The fountain at Point State Park is so much more than a symbolic center of Pittsburgh” said Sally Wiggin, host of Chronicle on WTAE. “We are taking viewers on a journey past the surface facts and known attributes of this landmark. There is a rich tapestry of emotion associated with this subject. This is the role of Chronicle. We are not just making another documentary about a famous place in Pittsburgh. In fact, we believe this is part of Pittsburgh’s heart, pumping more than just water. We intend to allow it illustration with quality storytelling that the Chronicle format provides” she added.

WTAE promises to reveal distinct viewpoints in Chronicle: A Point of Pride. Host Sally Wiggin is joined by a production team made up of industry award winning members of the WTAE news staff. Collaboration on the creative approach of Chronicle occurs on a daily basis.

“Chronicle: A Point of Pride will deliver viewers surprises in our story telling approach” said WTAE News Director Justin Antoniotti. “As with every Chronicle we plan to inform, and entertain viewers in thought provoking ways they have not seen before and I think everyone can expect something very special” he added.

WTAE will present Chronicle: A Point of Pride, in High Definition in August.

If you would like more information on this topic, or to schedule an interview with Charles W. Wolfertz III, please call Sheri Neill at 412-244-4669 or email Sheri at sneill@hearst.com

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